The Annals of Saint Anne
Welcome to the Annals of Saint Anne!
The Annals of Saint Anne is published by the Shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, a famous Canadian pilgrimage site, whose origins go back to 1658, near the St. Lawrence River, 35 kilometres east of Québec City.
The Annals of Saint Anne, published 6 times a year, is a Popular Catholic Magazine with reflections and spirituality, news from the Shrine, culture and society, art and history. The Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré and its works of art are highlighted in texts and images. The magazine reaches thousands of pilgrims and friends of Good Saint Anne and the Shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré.
The Shrine also publishes a magazine in French: Revue Sainte Anne. In 2022, we celebrate 150 years of publication.
The Revue Sainte Anne, first known as the Annales de la Bonne Sainte Anne, was founded in 1873 by Father Nazaire-Alphonse Leclerc. Since 1898, the magazine has been published by the Redemptorists, a religious community founded in Italy by Saint Alphonsus of Liguori and established in Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré since 1878.
The Revue Sainte Anne and The Annals of Saint Anne are available in print and digital versions.
MAY-JUNE 2025
EDITOR DESK
To Bear Witness
God prepared a home for His Son. Patiently, He sought, then found and chose a woman —Mary. To ask for her consent, He did not meet her
Himself, instead sent Gabriel, an angel. The Evangelist Saint Luke gives us an account of this event. (1:26–56)
Who is this Mary, that God would care so deeply about her? Mary was known as a young virgin engaged to a man named Joseph, of the house of David.
The Legacy of Pope Francis for the Church
It was expected, and yet it was with surprise and dismay that we learned of the death of Pope Francis. He died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at 7:35 a.m. local time, at the age of 88. He passed away from a stroke.
His real name was Jorge Mario Bergoglio. He was elected pope on March 13, 2013, at the age of 76. As we know, he was elected following the departure of his predecessor,Pope Benedict XVI, who had decided to step down from his position.
Magazine news
The departure of the Ursulines
Since September 18, 2018, about 50 Ursulines have been leaving their monastery in Old Quebec
Answered Prayers
At the Annals, we are convinced that it is essential to nurture our faith in many ways, and we believe that the testimonies of favors obtained and answered prayers are powerful vehicles for the transport of faith and hope. That is why we are happy to start publishing your testimonials of favors from St. Anne. Today, we present you with the testimony of an extraordinary favor
Questions About Our Faith
I have answered about 1500 questions concerning faith. My answers have been approved by my religious superiors and many were published in two volumes entitled Christian Answers to your Questions. They express God’s Word and the wisdom of the Catholic Church. Here they are.
I am happy to travel life journey with you!
